All of the lights: 2016's best Christmas displays from around the world

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Cities all around the world have officially unveiled their 2016 Christmas decorations, with spectacular – and, at times, blinding – results.

From a giant paper Christmas trees to light shows with thousands of blinking LEDs, these are the most impressive, over-the-top displays from around the world.

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Berlin, Germany: Brandenburg Gate

The Brandenburg Gate is just one of the historic Berlin's monuments to have been adorned with a bit of Christmas cheer. Lights, video projections, music events, workshops, and festive decorations are all part of the city's celebrations.

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London, England: Carnaby Street

This year, Carnaby Street (known for its quirky Christmas displays) has been decorated with large, red, neon lights. The design was inspired by the V&A exhibition on 1960s activism, You Say You Want a Revolution.

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Singapore, Singapore: Universal Studios

This Universal Studios Christmas display is so big it has a Guinness World Record. More than 825,000 LEDs are part of the show, which holds the title for the world's biggest indoor light display.

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New York, United States: Rockefeller Center

This year the Rockefeller Center has been decorated with a 28-m tree was from New York's Catskill mountain range. The 12,000kg Norway spruce will be lit up every day from 5:30am to 11:30pm until January 7.

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Prague,
Czech Republic

Prague's Old Town square is again hosting a Christmas market, selling traditional food and handmade products. Decorations also have an old-world feel, with handicrafts favoured over garish lights.

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Paris, France: Galeries Lafayette

Artist Lorenzo Papace has created a 15m-high Christmas tree made from white paper to adorn Galeries Lafayette. The creation sits under the department store's dome, along with a moving Ferris wheel and cable cars.

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Strasbourg,
France

Strasbourg is home Europe's oldest Christmas markets, with the city claiming their tradition dates back to 1570. This year, the lights and decorations on the 300 stalls are postcard-perfect.

Washington
DC, United States: White House

Hanover, Germany: Market Church

During the Advent season, Hanover's Market Church is illuminated with Christmas lights and star projections.

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Stockholm,
Sweden

All around Stockholm moose statues decorated with LEDs have been put up in celebration of Christmas. In total there are more than 700,000 Christmas lights around the city along with Santas, stars and other festive decorations.

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Makati,
Philippines: Ayala Triangle

Every year, thousands of people flock to Ayala Triangle in the Philippines for their annual Festival of Lights. Visitors are surrounded by thousands of LED lights that dance to the tune of Christmas music.